The number (not the name) of the horse(s) you would like to wager on. These bets are available on all races unless specified otherwise. WIN: You collect if your horse is the official winner of the race. PLACE: A place wager collects if your horse finishes in either first or second position. If you are a once a year punter, or betting for the first time, show off your knowledge of the horse racing game with understanding the different bet types with our explanations below. We cover all the basic tote bet types (or open bets as they are known at Hollywoodbets), so you are well equipped for the big race day - such as the Vodacom. Hollywoodbets has a number of open and exotic bet types on Horse racing. Watch the video to get started on betting on Swinger, Exacta, Trifecta, and Quartet. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. Videos you watch may be added to the TV's watch history and influence TV recommendations. Hollywood Races takes bets on most major North American tracks plus numerous international tracks that span the full spectrum of thoroughbred, harness and quarter horse racing. All bets made with Hollywood Races are intermingled with each track’s actual parimutuel pool, so players are always paid at full track odds and all wagering activity. Hollywood Races is an online horse betting site. Bet online, on our app, by phone or at the track. View live races, replays, results, schedules and more.
Live Racing is back! Spectators will not be permitted on the apron. Simulcast wagering and viewing will reopen on January 6 at noon and will be available on the 3rd floor of the casino.
Live Racing
Catch the excitement of live horse racing over our one-mile main track Wednesday and Friday. Post time is 6 p.m. on race days. Viewing of live racing is only available on the 3rd floor Simulcasting Area. The Track Side Apron and Paddock Café area are closed until further notice.
STANDARD BOX SEAT or BOX SEAT SUITES
Until further notice, limited box seats incompliance with social distancing requirements, are Free and available on a first come first served basis.
Private Boxes are available on a seasonal basis. Please contact 717-469-3210 for more information.
Hours
SUNDAY: Noon – 5:30 p.m.
MONDAY: Self-Serve
TUESDAY: Self-Serve
WEDNESDAY: 12:30 p.m. – End of Live Racing
THURSDAY: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
FRIDAY: Noon –End of Live Racing
SATURDAY: Noon – 8 p.m.
Closing times are approximate and subject to change based on the simulcast schedule.
SELF-SERVICE WAGERING ONLY
Self-Serve wagering available when staffed Operations are closed
Daily updates on all the big carryover jackpot pools featured at tracks across the country & available for wagering to fans at Penn National, our OTB wagering venues as well as through Hollywoodraces.com.
Contact Info
Scratches and results: 717-469-3092
Racing Office Contact: 1-800-233-8238
Bookkeeper: Ext. 3232
Horse ID: Ext. 3304
Racing Commission: Ext. 3222
Standard Box Seat & Box Seat Suites: 717-469-3210
Current Racing Changes
(changes are posted approximately 5:45 p.m. each live racing night)
Wager online with Hollywood Races
We are proud to announce our brand new online horse wagering site, HollywoodRaces.com! You can now legally make bets online on 150+ horse tracks or on our new app for both Android and iOS devices.
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Features include:
- Video replays of every race
- Daily expert picks
- Daily promotions
- Best customer service 7 days per week
- Read: Our Wagering Guide
- View: Wagering Menu
- Policy: Paddock & Winner's Circle Dress Code
How to wager on a race
For the absolute beginner
Whether you are placing a wager on a local race or a Simulcast, at a self-service terminal or with a Mutuel teller, the process of betting on a horse race is the same. Come prepared with the below information, and be ready to present it in the order listed.
1. The name of the track you want to wager on.
2. The number of race you want to wager on.
3. The dollar amount of your wager.
4. The type of wager you would like.
5. The number (not the name) of the horse(s) you would like to wager on.
TYPES OF BETS
These bets are available on all races unless specified otherwise.
WIN: You collect if your horse is the official winner of the race.
PLACE: A place wager collects if your horse finishes in either first or second position.
SHOW: A show wager collects if your horse finishes in either first, second or third position.
DAILY DOUBLE: The challenge is to pick the winners of two designated consecutive races. For Penn National Gaming, it is available for the first-seventh races.
A unique winning ticket
Place Bet Horse Racing
The Hollywood Jackpot High Five Jackpot (Pentafecta), is a $.20 wager that is divided into a major and a minor (carryover) pool. The major pool is divided among all tickets correctly selecting the first five finishers of the race in exact order. The minor pool is awarded when only one unique $.20 wager correctly selects the first five finishers in exact order. If more than one ticket correctly selects the first five finishers in exact order, the minor pool is then carried over and placed in the minor pool of the next Pentafecta Race, unless the race has been designated a “Mandatory Payout Race”. If no tickets correctly select the first five finishers in exact order, then the entire pool (major and minor) carries over to the minor pool of the next Pentafecta race.
Hollywood Mobile Horse Racing Bets
The Penn Jackpot Pick Six (“Pick 6”) is a $.20 wager that is divided into a major and a minor (carryover) pool. The entire net Pick 6 pool and carryover, if any, shall be distributed to the holder of a unique winning ticket selecting the first place finisher in each of the selected six (6) contests, based upon the official order of finish. If there is no unique winning ticket selecting the first place finisher in all six (6) contests, the major pool of the net Pick 6 pool shall be distributed as a single price pool to those who selected the first place finisher in the greatest number of Pick 6 contests and the minor pool shall be added to the carryover.